This is an excellent example of a narrow case, 5
speed Ducati Mark 3. I bought this bike 18 years
ago in good mechanical, but rough cosmetic,
condition. I restored this Mark 3 in the winter of
2000/2001. The restoration was primarily cosmetic,
with new paint (professionally done) on the frame
and all body parts, new clutch, brake linings, NOS
seat, cables, points, condensor, and new Dunlop
K-82s. Non-stock (but period correct) upgrades are
Akront rims (quite valuable on their own),
stainless spokes, Regina Oro chain, and drilled
chainwheel. This Mark 3 has correct clip-ons,
rear-sets, rare banana kick starter, and 29mm
Dellorto. It's rare to find one of these bikes
complete and proper. When originally titled, the
data plate on the frame was missing, so the VIN is
VA DMV issued (Ducati never stamped their frames).
The engine number is DM250M3 94777. It is titled
as a 1965, but I believe it to be a 1967.

Vehicle
Condition

This Mark 3 is in excellent, but not concours,
condition. The exhaust system is original, and
chrome on the muffler shows its age. It is missing
the plastic button on the Aprilia lightswitch
(couldn't find one). I rode the bike a few hundred
miles last summer. The engine is strong, the
gearbox solid -- in general, the bike is well
sorted.